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Police Search for Missing New Castle Man- Gold Alert Issued

New Castle County Police are currently searching for 18-year-old Zachary Rumpf missing from his Ivy Ridge home.

(New Castle, Del. – 19720) Today at about 11:30a.m., County Police responded to the unit block of Ivy Ln in reference to a missing person. Upon arrival, officers made contact with family members of Zachary Rumpf. The family advised that at about 11:00a.m., Zachary Rumpf left the residence and sent text messages which caused a concern for his welfare. Police searched the area for Zachary Rumpf but were unable to locate him.

Zachary Rumpf is a white male, 6’0” tall, 135 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue t-shirt and black sweatpants. He may be operating a 2005 dark green 4-door Ford Explorer- Delaware Registration PC203544. The vehicle is further described as having rust damage on the right front quarter panel.

Anyone with information pertaining to the whereabouts of Zachary Rumpf is asked to call the New Castle County Police Department at (302) 573-2800. Citizens can visit our website at www.NCCPD.com and follow the link “Crime Tips and Alerts. Tipsters may also call Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333 or visit us on Facebook at New Castle County Police Department. Citizens who currently have the smartphone application are encouraged to use the “submit tip” tab to submit tips. Select a topic by using the “drop down” and complete the tip by “clicking” submit. The New Castle County Police Smartphone Application is free to download and available for all iPhone and Android smartphones.